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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,912.50, 90,958.73 and 35,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65,912.50, 90,958.73 and 35,697.13 is: 49,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65,912.50 : 90,958.73 = 35,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65,912.50/90,958.73 = 35,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65,912.50x = 90,958.73 × 35,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65,912.50x = 3,246,965,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,965,609.44/65,912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,261.76

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